Romans 16:25-27 New Living Translation (NLT). ‘Eternal’ is appropriately used here, since the whole passage has reference to what he has disposed ‘during eternal ages’ as well as in the present. Amen. The apostles are here called prophets, inasmuch as they are bearers of a new revelation. It is not so here, where these writings are represented as the means of propagating a new revelation, and should consequently designate new prophetical writings. (3) It was made in order to produce obedience towards the faith (comp. Made known to all nations.—The word “to” has a little more stress laid upon it than would appear from the English, “made known so as to reach all nations.”, For the obedience of faith.—An exact repetition of the phrase in Romans 1:5, “to win over the Gentiles unto the allegiance demanded of them by faith in Christ.”. But is now made manifest, and by the Scriptures of the prophets; that is, ‘this gospel or mystery, hidden from eternity, is now revealed; not now for the first time indeed, since there are so many intimations of it in the prophecies of the Old Testament.' It is therefore of this very letter, as well as of the other letters which had proceeded from his pen, or from that of his colleagues, that he is speaking in our passage. This is the explanation of . The point in both cases is that sheer faith is the key to grasping God’s work in any situation, i.e., whether his work involves a ruthless invading army or Christ’s atoning work on the cross! The prophetic writings were the storehouse out of which the preachers of the gospel took their demonstrations that Jesus was the Christ: see Acts 18:28;—more especially, it is true, to the Jews, who however are here included among πάντα τὰ ἔθνη. For the obedience of faith - To produce obedience to the requirements of the gospel; see the note at Romans 1:5. The two expressions, however, are closely united by and (in the original a conjunction used only to connect similar things). Compare Luke 24:27; Luke 24:44-47. We read of them in Ephesians 4:7-12: “[7] But unto every one of us … Until the Sun of Righteousness arose, all the testimonies of the Prophets were as ‘a light that shineth in a dark place,’ 2 Peter 1:19; but they came to be plainly confirmed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. In contrast … And by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for (in order to) the obedience of faith. 1. by Matt Slick | May 20, 2012 | Minor Groups & Issues, Homosexuality “For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, 27 and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men … The second participle, γνωρισθέντος, made known, is defined by four clauses. The command of God sounded forth by the mouth of Jesus when He said: "Go ye and teach all nations." The reference to the Scripture naturally suggests God who spake through the prophets. φανερωθέντος δὲ νῦν] Comp. ‘The prophetic Scriptures’ were actually the means employed in the universal diffusion of the gospel. Matthew 16:26 in the Parallel Bible; Matthew 16:26 in the Thematic Bible; Matthew 16:26 Cross References; Matthew 16:26 Treasury of Scripture Knowing; Matthew 16:26 Sermons; Matthew 16:26 Prayers; Matthew 16:26 Images ; Choose Chapter. 26. The Messiah, indeed, was in a certain degree discovered by Moses and the Prophets, but He was not made manifest. The prophetic writings contained the doctrines, obscurely indeed, but so as to be an important means of disseminating and confirming the truth that the Gentiles should be made acquainted with the gospel. But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: According to the commandment — The foundation of the apostolical office. Paul’s Greetings. It is answered, that the apostle is alluding to the use made of the writings of the prophets in apostolic preaching. The eternal mystery is now disclosed by God’s command, namely, that all can be saved by faith in Christ. To get what Romans 16:26 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. The end for which it was made known; viz. The new covenant would be in the hearts of each individual person, allowing direct communication between them and God (Jeremiah 31:31–34). It is altogether unnecessary to argue from this reference to the Old Testament that the ‘mystery’ spoken of is exclusively the reception of the Gentiles. KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. Comp. This was the point which was kept secret: as to the calling of the Gentiles, this was declared in general terms by the prophets, and the apostle quotes and makes a most important use of their predictions; but the other was a point on which the prophets gave no information, and it seems to have been peculiarly revealed to St. Paul, who received the commandment of the everlasting God to make it known εις παντα τα εθνη, to all the Gentiles - all the people of the earth that were not of Jewish extraction. 1:9; Romans 16:26: [Acts 6:7]; Rom. But now is made manifest - Now, under the New Testament dispensation, and by my preaching. that they should become obedient to the faith; see Romans 1:5. And by the Scriptures ... - By the "writings" of the prophets. presently after, to Him who is the only wise.— ἔθνη, nations) not merely that they may know, but also that they may enjoy [the blessing so known]. Recent Posts. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. For instance, the verses that we are considering here (Romans 16:25-27 in the NRSV) are found in chapter 14 in some manuscripts—chapter 15 in at least one—and chapter 16 in others. "according to the commandment of the eternal God is made known unto all the nations"-God commanded that this revealed mystery be preached to all the nations. σεσιγ. Colossians 1:26; Titus 1:3); and with this φανέρωσις, in and by itself, there was connected in further concrete development the general publication of the secret, as it is more precisely designated by διά τε γραφῶν … γνωρισθ. What does this mean? Romans 12:1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Explanation and Commentary of Romans 12:1. Romans 16:26. φανερωθέντος, made manifest) Colossians 1:26; 2 Timothy 1:10; Titus 1:3.— ἐπιταγὴν, commandment) The foundation of his apostleship, 1 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:3.— τοῦ αἰωνίου θεοῦ, of the eternal God) a very proper epithet, comp. on Romans 1:19), a result obviously accomplished through the gospel (comp. Answer: In Romans 1, Paul addresses the Gentile believers at Rome and begins by explaining his mission, which was to preach the gospel to everyone. Romans 16:25-27 places Christ’s birth in the broad arena of God’s desire for humanity to live in peace. Romans 16:25-27. In fact the statement that the mystery had been kept in silence (Romans 16:5) seems to require a reference to the Old Testament; otherwise the Apostle would have failed to give it the place in this grand passage which it has everywhere else in New Testament history and literature (see again, chap. God has made known this mystery by the writings of His prophets. Manifest means to render “apparent”. The revelation now made of the mystery of Christ and of the Gospel, by the Apostle, was through the prophetical writings, inasmuch as, though he was as fully inspired as the Prophets themselves, he proved his doctrines by the Scriptures, and pointed to them as containing in prediction what was now accomplished. Subscribe to the Verse of the day. Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages. He to whom it belongs has come; Jesus the Christ who now rules and reigns! According to the command of the everlasting God, that is, this gospel is now made manifest by command of God. It also comes with a life change. This message about Jesus Christ has revealed his plan for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of time. εἰς π. τ. ἔθνη] Consequently the publication was not confined to the Jews, but was accomplished among all Gentile peoples; comp. 23 Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. To those writings the apostle had repeatedly appealed in his defense of the proposition that the gospel was to be preached to the Gentile word; Matthew 28:19; compare Colossians 1:23. Cross references. According to the commandment ... - By his command through Jesus Christ; made known in the gospel of his Son. προφ., which τε(54) undoubtedly assigns to the following participle γνωρισθ. Amen. Romans 16:25. The command of the Gospel is to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. But now is made manifest - Is revealed, or made known; that which was so long concealed is now divulged, that is, God‘s plan of saving people is now made known to all nations. ROMANS 12:4. He concludes his explanation by saying, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. The things which Christ did work through Paul He wrought with a view to obedience on the part of the Gentiles: cf. A novel. The persons to whom it was made known; the Gentiles, or the inhabitants of. Contrast of χρόνοις αἰων. But which has been made manifest in the present time, and by means of prophetic writings, according to the commandment of the eternal God, in order to produce obedience of faith, has been made known among all nations. This the apostle calls here a mystery hitherto undisclosed (in what sense the next verse will show), but now fully unfolded; and his prayer for the Roman Christians, in the form of a doxology to Him who was able to do what he asked, is that they might be established in the truth of the Gospel, not only in its essential character, but specially in that feature of it which gave themselves, as Gentile believers, their whole standing among the people of God. What Does Romans 16:20 Mean? Romans definition, an Epistle of the New Testament, written by Paul to the Christian community in Rome. Romans 16:25. It is as it were a new series of inspired writings coming to complete the collection of the ancient and well-known books, even as the new revelation is the completion of the old. That Truth is God’s salvation centered in One Person Jesus Christ. Romans 1:5. Romans 16:21-23 "He is able to establish you...according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began, but now revealed...so that all nations might believe and obey Him." the perfectly similar expressions, Ephesians 3:5. Ephesians 3:5); while ‘is made known,’ which all the rest of the verse qualifies, points to the publication of the mystery through preaching. Amen. — Dr. Macknight justly construes these words, not with the words ‘made manifest,’ like Mr. Stuart, but with ‘made known.’ But as, probably, it did not appear to him obvious how the mystery was now made known by the scriptures of the Prophets, he uses violence to evade this sense of the expression. This is the eternal Plan!!! Name. 1:9; Romans 16:26: [Acts 6:7]; Rom. The eternal mystery is now disclosed by God’s command, namely, that all can be saved by faith in Christ. Made known—Referring to mystery. 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